Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 15.1% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $57,550 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Stratford
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to Manchester, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  52.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher